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You may remember seeing UKSoulJam & it’s acts on Sky TV’s “UKSwagger” show series one a few years ago.

Good news for those interested in new and homegrown music from the UK! – The UK Swagger show is back for another series starting Monday December 5th 2011, then airing every Monday at 10pm and Thursday at 11pm UK time on Sky TV Channel 199 OHTV..

On Oct 2nd Julie Dexter returns to Jazz Cafe with her first album in 6 years. The former Soul II Soul frontlady has become a main artist on the USA Nu Soul scene since relocating to Atlanta some years ago. Hear Julie’s great new album live on this only London show. + Strong support from our favourite poet Greeds, Soul-Jazz from Louise Golbey, Explosive R&B & NuSoul from Sharon Rose & bringing NeoSoul in their UKSJ debut: Sturdy & more acts TBA + the midnight jam open to the public later in the show + surprise guests & KTF residents DJs Paul Aaaron & DJ Kay(K15), House band: The Neutronics ….. £10 advance, Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, Camden, London, NW1, 7pm-1am. Further info@: http://www.keepthefaithful​.com/ , http://www.keepthefaitheve​nts.com/ & http://www.twitter.com/kee​pthefaithful & on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/event.​php?eid=234406399924265

On This Show:
Keep The Faith are delighted to host a UKSoulJam / NeoSoulWW show special featuring Julie Dexter, former Soul II Soul front lady & now a stable part of the USA’s Nu Soul scene. Julie will be performing her critically acclaimed new album “New Again” for the first time in Europe. Also on the night our taste maker new acts to watch, the freshest the UKSoul scene has to offer live. At the end of the night the stage is opened up to the public for an Open Mic Jam – previous guests include Amy Winehouse, Marsha Ambrosius, Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar – so keep your eyes peeled for those infamous surprise guests & email keepthefaithful@gmail.com if you want to perform. This show is a must for UKSoul & NeoSoul fans.
With strong support from our favourite poet Greeds, acoustic Soul-Jazz from Louise Golbey an every popular UKSoulJam artist seen most recently this year with George Benson, Jazz FM & Ronnie Scotts, & another popular UKSoulJam performer – the explosive Nu Soul & R&B of Sharon Rose & making their debut on UKSJ – the NeoSoul of Sturdy. + Our midnight Jam session open to the public at the end of the show.

ABOUT JULIE DEXTER:
Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British vocalist considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Jill Scott, Bilal, Omar, Loose Ends, Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.

Born and raised in Birmingham, England, this classically trained artist composes and arranges her own music. Influenced by legends such as Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Julie takes classic soul to the heart of Artistry. Fans and critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of Jazz, Broken-Beat, Bossa-Nova, Reggae, Afro-Beat and Soul. Her dynamic voice was first heard in 1994 on “The Jamaican Beat” Vol 1 with Jazz Jamaica then later in 1997 on Dune Records’ release of J-Life, a European Jazz quintet formed by Gary Crosby and led by Jason Yarde. She later toured several continents with Jazz legend Courtney Pine as the lead vocalist for his ensemble. It was in 1999 that Julie took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she now resides. She launched her own label, Ketch A Vibe Records and in 2000 released the critically acclaimed EP Peace of Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002) , and Conscious (2005). Moon Bossa, a collaboration with Khari Simmons was released in 2007 and her single “Ketch A Vibe” was featured in national radio ads for Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barrack Obama.

Our Guests This Month:
Pauline Henry of The Chimes topped the charts in the UK & USA with her band & solo work & she headlines this UKSoulJam, Jazz Cafe special ft. Chimes classics & new work with strong support from Brand New Heavies & Incognito front lady Linda Muriel & her new band Afro Symphony, Soul-Jazz from Jazz Bailey, Real R&B from Leanne Robinson & Folk Soul from De’Borah & more acts TBA + the midnight jam open to the public later in the show + surprise guests

Event Summary:
UK SOUL JAM: A celebration of UK SOUL in an Open Mic – Jam Session, Showcase & DJ Session featuring the best of London’s Soul talent at Jazz Cafe. As seen on Sky TV.

UK Soul Jam captures the energy and musical talent from London’s Contemporary Soul Scene. Bringing together singers, players, & connoisseurs of Neo Soul, Nu Jazz, Credible Hip Hop and RnB, Brokenbeat, Reggae, Gospel and Soulful House scenes in London. A platform for new & established artists. Open Mic / Jam is open to the public.